Chapter 203 The Strongest Netherlands

"All those who underestimate the Dutch team will be punished!"

At the press conference before the start of the first semi-final of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Digan's first words attracted reporters at the scene for a while**.

Who is Degan?

He is a famous world ball king. No matter what kind of opponent he has ever been seen by him, he looks like the best in the world all day long. It is estimated that the alien team is coming, and Degan still dares to throw the sarcasm directly on the opponent's face.

But today, how can Degan not be surprised that he admires the opponent he is about to face so much!

"Is it strange?" Degan smiled easily, "Looking at the performance of the Dutch team in recent games, I think you will understand that this is a completely different Dutch team. They are more mature than four years ago, and in terms of strong defensive strength four years ago, the Dutch team now has a stronger attack!"

Reporters carefully thought about Degan's evaluation of the Dutch team and had to admit that Degan's evaluation was very pertinent. Compared with the Dutch team that used to play **, the current Netherlands is indeed a little mediocre. Compared with the defensive and pragmatic Dutch team four years ago, the current Dutch team is stabilizing the defense line. On this basis, the attack capability has also been developed.

"I wonder why there are so many Dutch now. The Dutch media turned a blind eye to the progress of the current Dutch team, as well as those so-called celebrities. Don't guess. I can directly point out that person's name. Cruyff, an antique that should have been thrown into the garbage heap for a long time, would actually think that the current The Dutch team abandoned the tradition. I really want to know what the Dutch tradition is. Will it never win the championship?

At this moment, even Van Gaal, the head coach of the Dutch team, who was also at the press conference, couldn't help but be stunned. He never thought that Degan would speak for him on this occasion.

Although Van Gaal's personality is much stronger than that of Van Malvik, the former coach of the Dutch team, and he turns a blind eye to the criticism of those domestic media and celebrities, he can still feel the pressure.

If the Dutch team's performance in this World Cup cannot be broken through, there will definitely be overwhelming criticism sweeping over him.

"I'm just saying this to remind my teammates that what we are facing today is not the Dutch team four years ago! For the game, of course, we have to win, and I believe that this game will be very exciting! This is also what the fans expect!"

The performance of the Dutch team in this World Cup is really amazing. In the first game, it defeated Spain, which has been highly respected in world football in recent years, and then the group easily appeared and defeated Mexico and Costa Rica one after another. It can be said that although the Dutch domestically played against Van Gaal's Dutch team France has a lot of complaints, but it is full of hope for this year's Dutch team.

In this game, the Belgian team made some adjustments in the starting lineup. The goalkeeper began to Coultois, the left defender on the back line was Pocolineo, and the centre-back combination was Compani and Vermallen, who returned from injury. In the position of right back, François chose veteran Van Bitten.

The midfield is configured separately, with the back midfielder Fellani, Azar on the left, De Bruyne on the right, De Bruyne in the front midfielder Dembele, and the double striker is Degan's partner Lukaku.

The Netherlands formed a 3-5-2 formation today. The goalkeeper is Silesen, De Frey, Flar and Indy on the back line, midfielder Kuyt, Wenaldon, De Jong, Sneid and Brind, and Loben partner Van Persie on the forward line.

In terms of staffing, compared with previous sessions, the Dutch team is indeed bleak in the number of stars, especially in the midfield and backcourt. Most of the players play in the Dutch domestic league, and only three players such as Sneder, Robben and Van Persie can be called superstars.

This is also the consistent practice of Van Garge. In his team, the only big name is himself. Any player, even if the emperor superstar comes, must bow to him, otherwise, he will be removed from the team immediately.

Half an hour before the start of the game, Degan is seizing the last pre-war mobilization in the locker room of the Belgian team.

"Guys! I don't think anyone will be unfamiliar with the Netherlands. Four years ago in South Africa, we defeated the Dutch and finally won the World Cup championship trophy. But now, I ask you to forget that game. The Netherlands is not the same team four years ago. Any experience in that game will not play today. What we need to do is to start from scratch and face up to this opponent.

"Today, we are getting closer and closer to our original goal. We are defending the World Cup champion. We still have two games left before this goal. The Netherlands is the first test we have to face, guys! I know that frequent arenas make everyone very tired, and so do I, but don't forget that our dream is to build a dynasty of Red Devils, so that fans all over the world can mention the title of Red Devils from now on. The first thing that comes to mind is not Manchester United, but Belgium!"

It's time to play. The two teams stand side by side, and the players keep moving their bodies. Although they look calm, everyone can feel the tension before the war.

Only Degan was really calm. Everything that happened around him seemed to have nothing to do with him. He always looked ahead and immediately followed him when he saw the referee starting to leave.

Seeing this, Derong, the captain of the Dutch team, couldn't help admiring him. He couldn't be as calm as Degan. Last night, he almost lost sleep and couldn't sleep. His mind was full of the final four years ago.

Four years ago in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Netherlands was killed by Degan at the last moment. Although four years have passed, De Jong has never come out of that game.

If it hadn't been for him not keeping a close eye on people and let Hazard pass the straight ball, maybe four years ago in South Africa, the Dutch team could have kissed the Hercules Gold Cup.

Now four years have passed, and the Netherlands and Belgium have met again on the stage of the World Cup in Brazil, and the opportunity for the Netherlands to revenge has come!

With a burst of cheers from the fans at the scene, the moment the two teams walked out of the player channel and walked to the court, Derong clenched his fists fiercely and secretly encouraged himself: this time, they will definitely win!